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Hi there Gang,
the 'Scope Coat' has recently come onto the market. They seem quite a good buy. Has anyone used one and, if so, what do you think of them? I need one that: a) essentially 'seals' the telescope from dust (i.e. the scope coat can be sealed against the base of the Telescope pillar) b) can be taken off and put on many times without any damage to the stitching, coatings, fabric or hem of the cover. c) allows the Telescope to acclimatise to the ambient temperature over days or weeks. So, dies the Scope Coat live up to these requirements? regards Robert |
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"Robert Williams" wrote: Hi there Gang, the 'Scope Coat' has recently come onto the market. They seem quite a good buy. Has anyone used one and, if so, what do you think of them? I need one that: a) essentially 'seals' the telescope from dust (i.e. the scope coat can be sealed against the base of the Telescope pillar) b) can be taken off and put on many times without any damage to the stitching, coatings, fabric or hem of the cover. c) allows the Telescope to acclimatise to the ambient temperature over days or weeks. So, dies the Scope Coat live up to these requirements? Robert, I bought something called a 'Scope Coat' about 4 or 5 years ago. I think we're probably talking about the same thing, but don't understand your statement about it being a new product. Are we talking about something that's made of what looks like white nylon? If so, I love mine, although I've heard a lot of complaints from others that it is not waterproof. Mine works just fine, and also protects from dust quite well. And yet it's very breathable. There *ARE* very specific label instructions about how to handle and wash the cover, in order to retain its waterproof qualities, and I've followed them carefully. Stitching is also still nice and tight. I certainly would buy it again. But I warn you again that others don't agree. Starry Skies, Rich PS: I've been absent from usenet for awhile because of a couple of family emergencies, all resolved nicely now. I owe a few people here some email replies and I'll get to it soon. If you thought you were 'rid of me' I'll apologize in advance............;- |
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